English 12 Unit 1 Review

Based on this quote, what problem is Grendel facing?

"My heart was light with Hrothgar’s goodness, and leaden with grief at my own bloodthirsty ways. I backed away, crablike, further into darkness."

• He's upset he wasnt invited to the meadhall

• He's trying to communicate with Hrothgar

• He is upset with himself for being a monster

• He is jealous of the beautiful meadhall

Which sentence best supports the idea that Grendel thinks the men gathered are hypocrites (say one thing, do another)?

• Thanes filled the hall and a great silent crowd of them...as if not a man in all that lot had ever twisted a knife in his neighbor’s chest.

• I snatched up a snake from beside my foot and whispered to it, “I knew him when!”

• I backed away, crablike, further into darkness—like a crab retreating in pain

• Yet I was swept up

Which of the following would be a synonym for the word scheme?

• Disorganized

• Prank

• Plan

• Joke

Which of the following words could be used in place of the word flattery without changing its meaning?

• Criticism

• Praise

• Generosity

• Happiness

Which quote best supports a theme of the differences between humans and monsters

• "I knew them, had watched them; yet the things he said seemed true."

• "From neighboring realms and from across the sea came men to the great celebration."

• "There he would sit and give treasures out, all wealth but the lives of men and the people’s land."

• "My heart was light with Hrothgar’s goodness, and leaden with grief at my own bloodthirsty ways."

Read the quote below. What could the quote maybe reveal about the character Lee?

"Lee laughed and then ran his hand through his hair self-consciously. He then suggested they call roadside rescue."

• He was hoping to show off his survival skills

• He is more concerned about his appearance than danger

• He can turn difficult situations into a joke

• He is embarrassed to show his resourceful side

What kind of tone is created with phrases such as "my mad driving skills" and "knuckleheads just like us"?

• Playful

• Irritating

• Defensive

• Supportive

Which sentence best shows that the king is fully committed to his new religion

• “King Edwin hesitated to accept the word of God which Paulinus preached.”

• “He said, however, that he would confer about this with his loyal chief men and his counsellors.”

• “A meeting of his council was held, and each one was asked in turn what he thought.”

• “The king publicly accepted the gospel which Paulinus preached, renounced idolatry, and confessed his faith in Christ.”

Which of the following is true about Medieval Literature and Christianity?

• Christianity was present from the start

• Epic poems praised Christian figures such as Jesus

• Medieval Literature had Christian references added later

• Christianity was never mentioned

Which of the following quotes contains a simile?

• "He who rules time and seasons"

• "the whole/ Huge lake peaceful once the demons who’d lived in it/ Were dead."

• "dripping down/ Like water, disappearing like ice"

• "Blade had dissolved in Grendel’s steaming blood"